MONROVIA, Oct. 2 -- Liberia's push to improve transparency, accountability and sustainable management of its fisheries sector has entered a new phase, with the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) and the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) launching a three-year initiative aimed at strengthening governance and combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

By J.H. Webster Clayeh | websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com

The initiative, titled "Creating Greater Fisheries Transparency in Liberia," was launched Thursday, September 24, at the Boulevard Palace Hotel in Monrovia with support from Oceans5.

The launch brought together government officials, lawmakers, development partners, fisheries stakeholders and ...